The five hottest skill sets outside of the front office that will get you a job or promotion in 2015

Date:
10 December 2014

Without a doubt, compliance and reporting are the hottest areas of hiring in the US, and will likely remain so in the coming year. Banks facing new regulations and those reeling from scandals, like J.P. Morgan, Citi and BNP, are adding thousands of compliance and risk staffers.

But, as most know, it’s not the easiest job to land. You need a particular background and, with banks fearing more negative headlines, most are emphasizing hiring seniors over juniors. For the coming year, here are the key middle office skills that banks are looking for. Being an expert in any one can help earn you a new job, promotion or raise.